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Gucci marks the Year of the Dog with a special capsule collection

London - Is the dog Gucci’s best friend? Dogs are certainly one of Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s Creative Director, loves, especially his own-four footed companions, who helped inspire a new capsule collection. In honour of the next Chinese New Year, set to start on February 16, Gucci has created a special collection of dog-related items. The dog...

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Fashion brands cash in on the Year of the Monkey

London - It seems the fashion industry can’t get enough of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey, with luxury brands launching themed collections, dedicated window displays and even social media campaigns to embrace the Lunar New Year, which official started on February 8. Over the years fashion brands have really embraced Chinese New...

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London's prime shopping districts to cash in on Chinese Lunar New Year

The start of the Lunar New Year Golden Week is likely to bring a boost in international spend on Monday in London's prime shopping areas as visiting Chinese shoppers treat each other and friends and family. The annual celebration, which is traditionally accompanied by the exchange of red envelopes and gifts, could see spend from visiting Chinese...

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“Chinese New Year is still a key period for UK retail”

In spite of fears concerning an economic slowdown in China, with the devaluation of the Yuan and stock market troubles causing luxury retailers to question the demand from Chinese consumers anno 2016, retail tourism experts Global Blue believe that the Chinese New Year, which runs from February 8 to 14, will still kick off to a positive start...